Description

This Creamy Oven‑Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip is a cheesy, spicy, and creamy hot appetizer made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for game day, parties, or any gathering.

Ingredients

16 ounces (450 g) brick-style cream cheese, softened

1 cup ranch dressing

1 cup buffalo sauce

2 cups mild cheddar cheese, grated

4 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 2½ large poached chicken breasts)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a handheld mixer until smooth.
Add the ranch dressing and buffalo sauce, and mix until fully combined.
Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and shredded chicken until evenly incorporated.
Spread the mixture into a casserole dish.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, celery sticks, or sliced baguette.

Notes

Make it spicier with extra hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Swap ranch with blue cheese dressing for a traditional flavor.

Try topping with extra cheddar or chopped green onions before or after baking.

Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese can be used for a flavor variation.

For a slow cooker version, cook on low for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 190
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 50mg